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  Mars Sjoden

  8 years ago

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  Not sure why you would need something really heavy duty without a lid(s).

  Some clear plastic sliders for each compartment would make it pretty useful.

  So I am guessing this is a fantastic work in progress.
  

  
  

  Great tips and tricks on the build!  

  
  

  Really appreciate it.

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  B K

  8 years ago

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  Don't get me wrong, I like most of DiResta's stuff and techniques and awful lot.  But a screw caddy with no lid?   It's *if* you're going to spill 2000 screws, it's *when*.    And hell, in a busy shop, you'll fill those nice open trays with sawdust in no time.  I like a clean fastener, doesn't everyone?     I'd add a free lid that registers on the edges of the box (and what a pretty box it is!) and maybe held with magnets.   Or, run a dado under the long edges and slide a 1/4" panel of plexiglas in there.   

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    Rain Noe

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    8 years ago

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    Hi BK, I always find it weird when people critique other people's shop furniture or shop solutions, because those are completely personal designs based on their own needs, not objects submitted to a museum. After 40 years in a shop I'm pretty sure Jimmy knows what works for him--I somehow doubt that he's going to be like "Oh no, there's sawdust on my screws! Oh no, I keep dropping this caddy!" in six months.
    
    As for your suggestion of incorporating magnets into something designed to hold metal screws, try it and see what happens!
    
    Also, think about what you would do with a plexiglas lid in actual usage. Number one it's going to get scratched to hell and obscure visibility of what's inside. Number two you'll need a place to put it after removing it; in my own shop room, the first time I took that lid off would probably be the last time I saw it. Thirdly, while the lid is off and you're actually working, your sawdust issue happens again, which kind of defeats the purpose. Lastly, I've never had a fastener not go in because it was somehow disabled by sawdust!
    

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      Rain Noe

      8 years ago

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      I have no doubt that Jimmy knows what works.  He's great.  But I don't think Jimmy or anyone else is on a pedestal either.   You can't expect something to be shown here and not expect some friendly critique.  And that's how we all learn.   I get your point on the magnets...but small ones aren't as big a screw-holder as you think.  I still want the cover though...I suppose I'm more clumsy...I've knocked trays off stuff off the bench many times and am always glad when I've "closed the lid".    As for sawdust...you are right, it doesn't break fasteners.  But enough of it covers them up and you won't know what's in there.   I also cart my stuff outside...and I'd like to think a lid helps against snow and rain.   Also,  I tend to have several lengths of the same screw type in a common box... it's nice when I can see what I want.   As for plexi,  I've a few boxes made this way, and they've worked for me.  But I do get your points.

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